Neil steps down from GB News
ANDREW Neil has stepped down as chairman of GB News, it has been confirmed.
The journalist and broadcaster, 72, has been absent from the channel after announcing a break two weeks into its launch.
He will continue to contribute to GB News as a guest commentator.
He said: “I am sorry to go but I have concluded it’s time to reduce my commitments on a number of fronts.
“Over the summer, I’ve had time to reflect on my extensive portfolio of interests and decided it was time to cut back.”
He added: “I wish GB News well in continuing to fulfil its founding promise and mission to reach audiences currently underserved by existing news broadcasters.”